Emirates Airlines Skywards - What to wear in J or F, does one care?

I noticed quite a lengthy thread on the AA forum with FF'ers complaining about what some F or J passengers wear when flying in Premium. I personally dont give a rats, does anyone else here or are us Ek'ers a different bread???

I use to look a bit smarter when flying J or F before it became a regular occurance. I still dont dress like crap, but even in Y I would dress th esame-- I have on the odd occaison worn Shorts and a T-Shirt in F or J when flying from MLE-DXB etc- but generally not.

I cant think what wouldnt be appropriate these days- I have never seen anyone that I would say shoul dbe dressed better or not.

Long gone are the days wehre flying was a special event and people dressed smartly regardless where they sat.

I have always worn jeans or tracksuit!
Got to be comfortable when your travelling long haul :D

Long gone are the days wehre flying was a special event and people dressed smartly regardless where they sat.

I agree whole heartedly, athough am not old enough to remember the days when people dressed up and the crew wore hats throughout the whole flight! :rolleyes:

Persoanally, it all depends on what I am doing when I arrive, or what I was doing before the flight, if on long haul, going from home to hotel or visa versa, I go for T shirt under a shirt, and jeans or shorts, the shirt gets hung up and I get comfy!

On the AA website, people seem to be appaulled at passengers in shorts and thongs, guilty as charged on occassion for that one.

I flew back from DOH yesterday in J and I was the only pax NOT fully suited and booted! I had jeans and trainers on..

I NEVER EVER wear jeans when flying long-haul - they are surely the most uncomfortable item of clothing one could ever contemplate wearing onboard an aircraft? Usually, I wear chinos, a shirt and most importantly, a jacket - to hide the fact that my shirt will look as though I've slept in it (which of course I have) when I get off the other end. . . Simples! ;)

Trust me chaps, ditch those nasty jeans, light cotton chinos are the way to - they're like wearing PJ's 24/7!!! :D

I almost ALWAYS wear Jeans and t-shirt. If I have come back from a meeting, then I change in the lounge. I hate wearing suits while travelling.

However, during the long haul flights (DXB-Americas / Japan / Korea), I always carry a pair of PJs if flying J, or ask for a pair of EK PJs if in F. As soon as I board the a/c I head srtaight to the lavatory to change.

I frankly could not give a f*** about who wears what. As long as they are not obnoxious, its all good with me. Plus who am I to judge what is "appropriate" and what is not.

birks, khakis, and usually a polo.

i dress for comfort..

I usually wear jeans and a nice shirt when i board the flight. However, on long hauls, the first thing I do is change into a t-shirt and keep the other shirt neatly folded in the overhead bin. (I use the diaper changing station as an ironing board for folding the shirt :). I have noticed that on long hauls, I tend to sleep better if I change into gym shorts. The EK J Class blankets makes me too hot on the flights if I am wearing jeans.

Comfort every time... Oh and shirts with pockets so I can put my boarding pass and passport in a handy place for all those checkpoints.
Having said that I probably wouldn't travel in shorts and flipflops but then the only place I ever wear shorts and flipflops is at home.
I always carry a change of shirt and underbits with me as well for the unforeseen....:cool:

The only notice I ever take of what other people are wearing is if it looks like something I would like for myself.... The rest goes waaay over my head.

I agree whole heartedly, athough am not old enough to remember the days when people dressed up and the crew wore hats throughout the whole flight! :rolleyes:

Persoanally, it all depends on what I am doing when I arrive, or what I was doing before the flight, if on long haul, going from home to hotel or visa versa, I go for T shirt under a shirt, and jeans or shorts, the shirt gets hung up and I get comfy!

On the AA website, people seem to be appaulled at passengers in shorts and thongs, guilty as charged on occassion for that one.

I flew back from DOH yesterday in J and I was the only pax NOT fully suited and booted! I had jeans and trainers on..

Comfortable pair of jeans short sleeved shirt or a Polo/T Shirt. Always pack a pair of Sheraton slippers, shorts and CK vest for long haul and change in the loo.
Never seen anyone in any class in a thong:D

The only notice I ever take of what other people are wearing is if it looks like something I would like for myself.... The rest goes waaay over my head.
I agree with this statement
I always dress in light cotton for comfort and take a cotton jumper incase I get cold
and very rearly check out others unless I see something fabulous!

Chinos and a polo shirt/jumper landside, then change into tracksuit pants for sleep and change back and freshen up before landing. Once spilled something on my trousers at the start of a PER-DBX-LHR flight and did not have the second pair of trousers - not happy and will never make that mistake again! :(

I really do not care what other people wear - it's up to them. I am far more likely to notice how they behave, especially if obnoxious.

Usually, I wear chinos, a shirt and most importantly, a jacket - to hide the fact that my shirt will look as though I've slept in it (which of course I have) when I get off the other end. . . Simples! ;)


I do the same when I travel long haul flights YUL to ME or E.ASIA. However, on some occassions I had a one day meeting with a return back in the night to the city where I left then I ended up in a suit.

I NEVER EVER wear jeans when flying long-haul - they are surely the most uncomfortable item of clothing one could ever contemplate wearing onboard an aircraft? Usually, I wear chinos, a shirt and most importantly, a jacket - to hide the fact that my shirt will look as though I've slept in it (which of course I have) when I get off the other end. . . Simples! ;)

Trust me chaps, ditch those nasty jeans, light cotton chinos are the way to - they're like wearing PJ's 24/7!!! :D

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Fully agree!! I have special loose-fitting chinos that are my "overnight special" for long overnight flights. Its like sleeping in PJs. Never Jeans. Always light t-shirt, preferably full-sleeved.

Well it seems as if here on EK we are not quite as particular as those on AA are about how we dress, the AA forum has soooo many complaints as to who wears what etc.,. Glad we are not as stuck up here, and will continue to wear, basically, WHAT I want, WHEN I want, and others to follow.. Thumbs up to EK FF'ers!^^^

Would or could EK restrict access based on clothing....I mean would they no allow boarding to someone holding a business class ticket but wearing jeans, t shirt and flip flops and not having shaved in a while?!

Wow, at least in the US they would face some serious charges.

Certainly it is different for drunk pax. Or in a different case I recently (6 weeks ago) had a mentally challenged passenger (twenties, Emirati) in J on CAIDXB. He was accompanied by his older brother.

Shortly before take-off he started to shout, threw himself on the floor. It was really sad to see, I think everyone in the cabin was feeling with this poor guy. The brother wasn't really able to calm him down, at some point he even slapped his disabled brother to keep quiet. Imagine how we felt in the cabin. The purser decided (discussion on-going for 60mins) to load them off. This are not easy decisions I guess.

Would or could EK restrict access based on clothing....I mean would they no allow boarding to someone holding a business class ticket but wearing jeans, t shirt and flip flops and not having shaved in a while?!

hasn't happened to me.

1) usually wear comfortable worn out khakis which are extremely comfortable (made the mistake of wearing linens once.. never again)
2) no t-shirt, but usually wear a polo
3) i rock these when i fly: http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs018.snc1/4230_1173890666481_1204476209_487107_4012801_n.jpg
4) i haven't had a clean shaven face since i was 17.

Once seen a guy in J with a suit jacket, collar and tie, with a pair of shorts socks and trainers. Still as long as he was happy. ^

Normally fly with loose jeans, shoes and sometimes trainers. With a short sleeve shirt and a thin jumper in my hand luggage for when it gets cool.

Think I will try and seek out some fashionable dark coloured Chinos, seem's to be the choice for Emirates FF.

Best Regards
Flying Fireman

Great, thanks for the clarification.

anyone see this?: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/04/armando-alvarez-best-buy_n_345451.html

On my last flight but one in J from KL to DXB, a Chinese guy who was sitting next to me go on the plane with a BA first class pair of PJ's and slippers, after the flight (which he slept all the way through) got up and changed into a suit!

Usually 3/4's with a sandal or running shoes. I used to fly wearing track pants, but only because I didn't take any PJ's and would sleep most of the time.
Tops wise, either a tshirt or polo shirt which I change once I board anyways.

That's flying F 90% of the time. If I have to attend somewhere formal after the flight, a change into suit and a clean shave is only natural prior to landing.

Well, usually, its linen pants or jeans and a t shirt or polo but if its a long haul flight and need to sleep then a t shirt will be fine.

Well, usually, its linen pants or jeans and a t shirt or polo but if its a long haul flight and need to sleep then a t shirt will be fine.

JUST a t-shirt? :eek:
Now that is really dressing for comfort :)

Well, usually, its linen pants or jeans and a t shirt or polo but if its a long haul flight and need to sleep then a t shirt will be fine.

i found linens to be the worst thing to wear while traveling.

Airline issued PJs works really well for me.